Congressman Visclosky salutes Franciscan St. Anthony paramedics who assisted in Superstorm Sandy efforts

U.S. Rep. Peter Visclosky, D-Merrillville, congratulated, presented letters of commendation and spent about 45 minutes hearing the experiences of Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Crown Point-affiliated paramedics, who volunteered to travel to New Jersey to assist in Superstorm Sandy relief operations.

Vets might get fast track to emergency medicine license

INDIANAPOLIS | Military veterans with training and experience in emergency medicine would be immediately eligible for an Indiana emergency medical service provider license under legislation separately approved Monday by the Senate and House.

Hammond Fire Department deserves constant support

I recently needed paramedic help when I collapsed in my second floor bedroom. The Hammond Fire Department ambulance crew responded quickly, with impressive speed and efficiency, while moving my body carefully down two flights of stairs and out to an ambulance escorted by other emergency vehicles.

E.C. man charged with public intoxication, found lying naked

MERRILLVILLE | A Merrillville woman discovered a naked man lying in her backyard Tuesday morning, police said.

Fire department requesting increase in ambulance fees

PORTAGE | Fire Department officials want to increase ambulance fees for residents and nonresidents.

Portage fire department seeking applicants

PORTAGE | The City of Portage Fire Department is seeking applicants for firefighters.

Portage considering new fire department fees

PORTAGE | The city will consider some new fees for services provided by the fire department and increasing others.

Paramedic turned doctor is back home in emergency medicine

VALPARAISO | David Cummins has gone full circle.

Lake Station woman accused of drug possession, resisting

HOBART| A police officer was injured when a Lake Station woman bit his hand during a drug-related arrest, police said.

Hobart paramedic named tops in Indiana can't vie for national honor

HOBART | The state title that Hobart paramedic Pvt. Ronald Reed Jr. achieved will remain a Hoosier-only honor, American Legion officials said.

Officer delivers baby in front of Michigan City Police Dept.

MICHIGAN CITY | The ambulance wasn't fast enough Saturday when a police captain helped to deliver a baby in front of the police department Saturday, officials said.

Hobart names best paramedic, firefighter of year

HOBART| The city's firefighter and paramedic of the year were recently honored for their contributions to the Hobart Fire Department.

Valpo firefighter picked as national calendar model

VALPARAISO | Ever since she heard a fire prevention talk in fourth grade, Stephanie Hart has wanted to be a firefighter/paramedic. It took longer to decide to be a calendar model.

Bone up on pet first aid

When Roxy overeats, she goes whole hog.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser set to help firefighter with cancer

SOUTH HAVEN | A spaghetti dinner fundraiser has been scheduled Saturday to benefit a longtime local firefighter.

Portage welcomes firefighter applicants

EMTs' suit against M'ville begins

HAMMOND | The federal trial began Monday for Merrillville emergency medical technicians who claim the town withheld overtime pay.

Firefighters lauded for saving life

PORTAGE | Three Portage firefighter/paramedics were recognized this week for saving the life of a Portage resident.

S'ville 'emergency rooms' on wheels rolling

SCHERERVILLE | People who dial 911 in Schererville with a medical emergency now have a 99.9 percent chance of having paramedics with advanced lifesaving tools respond to their call, according to Schererville Fire Chief Joseph Kruzan.

In a Heart Attack, Minutes Matter

The Chest Pain Centers at both Saint Margaret Mercy’s Hammond and Dyer campuses were the first accredited centers in Northwest Indiana and only two of 20 in the state.